With all those factors mentioned above, you can’t be really surprised that the Canadiens are sitting in last place in the Eastern Conference and 28th in the NHL.

So what is motivating the Canadiens players and coaching staff to practice and play hard? There is no chance that they are making the playoffs, the trade deadline is gone so they ain’t getting traded, so what is it? A new contract? Playing for a job next season? Honestly, how many players are in danger of losing their jobs next season? Like Michel Therrien said when he took over as coach of the Penguins: “You think they care? They don’t care”

Randy Cunneyworth knows that he won’t be back next season as head coach in Montreal. You can argue that he is coaching to get himself a coaching job in another organization for next season. I’m sure he is but how can he motivate players that are not motivated and know that Cunneyworth won’t be back next season? This is a tough situation for Randy.

That being said, a more detailed season in review will follow after the end of the season. My debate now is to determine which team to cheer for during the playoffs. I am debating between the Vancouver Canucks and the Winnipeg Jets (assuming they make it). Can anyone help me make my choice?

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